Everywhere you look you are being bombarded with skin care advice. How can you separate the hype from honest evaluations? Don't forget, also, that tips or procedures that give good results for someone else may not work well for your skin.

Some of the habits that are good for everyone's skin are keeping your skin clean, drinking enough pure water, and not eating an unhealthy diet. The right skin care products will, however, vary from person to person. Always keep your own skin type in mind before following any advice.

Always remember the problems your skin can have by being out in the sun too long. The risks of overexposure to UV rays have been well documented and you should keep them in mind. Sun damage can take many forms. The most dangerous is skin cancer and other damage can include age spots and excessive drying of your skin which leads to wrinkles and unsightly lines. Keep your exposed skin covered and buy a high-rated sunscreen to protect yourself. And, don't forget to wear a hat. These steps are all necessary if you want to be outdoors for a long time. You are exposed to the same dangers when you use a tanning bed, so stay away from them also. Sunshine does have positive benefits to your health because it is a primary source of Vitamin D. Use your head and, when you have to be outside in the sun, take the necessary precautions. Sometimes, in our effort to take good care of our skin, we overdo it and end up doing more harm than good. It's easy to be influenced by the media hype about new products, but using everything that comes on the market isn't always a good idea. There's always the possibility that any one of the several products you are indiscriminately slathering on your skin could, in reality, be causing damage due to an allergic reaction or just poor quality, harsh chemicals in their ingredients. Even products that might be good for some people aren't necessarily good for your skin. So, don't just slather any old thing on your skin. Be selective. And, pay attention to how your skin looks after using a new product so you will know if it's something you want to include in your skin care regimen.

Not washing your face every night is a mistake that you shouldn't make with your skin. This doesn't have to be a big deal, and you shouldn't wash your face too roughly or using harsh chemicals. When you use a natural, gentle soap for cleaning your skin, it's very beneficial. It gently dissolves oils, grime and other toxins you've been exposed to during the day. Those of you who wear makeup want to be especially diligent about washing it off at night. When you sleep with your makeup still on, the toxins you were exposed to in the daytime become trapped in your pores and make you appear older than you really are. Wash your face gently each evening, being sure to cleanse away all makeup. The difference in the health of your skin will be amazing. To tell the truth, people who are really interested in having beautiful skin are the ones who usually make the common mistakes that we've discussed in this article. A lot of the time these mistakes - which can take a toll on skin health - are made by people who want healthy skin, but they simply wash their faces too often, or not gently enough, use too many different products or use them too often, or any of the other problem-causing actions we've mentioned above. One rule to follow if you want healthy skin is to always treat it gently.